HomeSmart Stars · TodaysEastTexas.com · May 2026

East Texas Luxury:
Top 20 Premier Listings

From 292-acre private ranches and historic Rockledge Drive-style estates to resort-style lake homes on Palestine, Tyler, and Cypress Springs — the finest active luxury listings in East Texas, curated for serious buyers.

East Texas luxury real estate offers something genuinely rare in today’s market: extraordinary properties at prices that would be unthinkable in other parts of the country. Waterfront estates on Lake Palestine and Lake Cypress Springs, working cattle ranches stretching hundreds of acres, gated communities in Tyler, and bespoke architectural gems tucked into the pines — all at values that reward discerning buyers.

These 20 highest-priced active listings on TodaysEastTexas.com range from $2,290,000 to $5,999,000, spanning East Texas’s finest lakes, ranches, and estate communities. Every listing links directly to the full details, photos, and contact information.

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Bob McCranie

Broker Associate · HomeSmart Stars · TodaysEastTexas.com · GRI · CRS · Since 2003

Bob McCranie is the founder of Texas Pride Realty Group and the driving force behind a network of real estate platforms — including TodaysEastTexas.com under HomeSmart Stars. Since launching his brokerage in 2009, Bob has helped close hundreds of millions of dollars in residential real estate, guiding buyers and sellers through every stage of the process with clarity, strategy, and genuine expertise in the East Texas market.

With over 22 years of experience (since 2003), Bob brings a rare combination of traditional real estate negotiation skill and data-driven digital marketing strategy to every transaction. He holds the GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designations — earned by fewer than 3% of all REALTORS® nationally. His philosophy is simple: “Real estate is about lifestyle, safety, opportunity, and long-term financial stability — not just a transaction.”

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Top 20 Luxury Listings

$2.29M – $5.999M · Active May 2026
Lake & Waterfront Estates
Lake Palestine 72-acre legacy estate 1250 feet frontage Bullard ISD custom 2019 home #2 Lake Palestine · Legacy
$5,500,000

Lake Palestine · Bullard ISD, East Texas

72-Acre Waterfront Legacy Estate — 1,250 Ft Lake Frontage

An unparalleled, sprawling Lake Palestine legacy estate — an incredibly rare 72-acre waterfront property with over 1,250 feet of Lake frontage, all within Bullard ISD boundaries. For the discerning few who demand life uncompromised, this is a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of absolute privacy and prime convenience. The 3,715 SF custom residence was built in 2019 with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, coffered and vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout.

Beds4 Baths3 Frontage1,250 ft Acres72
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Whitehouse 2-acre waterfront estate 6 bed 8 bath resort-style Wolf Sub-Zero wine room #3 Waterfront · Resort Estate
$4,990,000

Whitehouse · East Texas

Pinnacle Luxury Waterfront Estate — 2 Pristine Acres

Experience the pinnacle of luxury waterfront living on approximately 2 pristine acres. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living and ultimate resort-style comfort, a gated motor court and grand two-story porte-cochère create a stunning first impression. Inside: 6 spacious bedrooms, 8 elegant bathrooms including a fully ADA-compliant suite, a chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a 700-bottle wine and gun room. Every detail of this exceptional residence reflects uncompromising quality.

Beds6 Baths8 Acres~2
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Lake Palestine LUXURY ESTATE 9442 sqft three-quarter mile frontage compound resort outdoor #4 Lake Palestine · Compound
$4,600,000

Lake Palestine · East Texas

Spectacular Luxury Estate — 9,442 Sq Ft · ¾-Mile Lake Frontage

A spectacular luxury estate with 9,442 total livable sq ft and nearly three-quarters of a mile of Lake Palestine frontage. This exceptional 10.88±-acre property — with additional 10± acres leased — is ideal for a multi-generational compound, corporate retreat, event venue, or development opportunity with no known restrictions. The grand custom rock entry leads to a main residence, guest housing, workshops, apartment, and resort-style outdoor living with abundant parking.

Sq Ft9,442 Beds4 Baths5 Acres10.88±
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Lake Palestine over 9000 SF infinity pool sunrise views veranda 7 bed game room media room #5 Lake Palestine · Infinity Pool
$4,500,000

Lake Palestine · East Texas

Most Breathtaking Views on Lake Palestine — 9,000+ SF

Simply one of the most magnificent homes on one of the most spectacular lots — with the most breathtaking views you will ever see. Imagine morning sunrise views over Lake Palestine from your air-conditioned veranda, balcony, patio, or infinity pool that disappears into the beauty of the lake. Over 9,000 SF with 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 2 half baths, exercise room, study, game room, state-of-the-art media room, and a his-closet that doubles as a safe room.

Beds7 Baths9+ Sq Ft9,000+
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Lake Tyler overwater estate 5.8 acres 800 feet shoreline private beach turnkey boat watercraft #6 Lake Tyler · Overwater
$3,475,000

Lake Tyler · East Texas

Rare Overwater Estate — 5.8 Acres · ~800 Ft Shoreline · Turnkey

A rare overwater estate on Lake Tyler with 5.8 acres, ~800 feet of shoreline, a private beach, and panoramic open-water views with SW sunsets. Now offered as a turnkey lake lifestyle package including furnishings, boat, and personal watercraft. The ~2,712 SF overwater residence sits directly above the water with walls of windows and open living. The boathouse features 2 motorized boat lifts, 1 PWC lift, enclosed areas, storage, and a misting system.

Beds3+ Acres5.8 Shoreline~800 ft
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Custom waterfront home steel columns trusses 4496 sqft Thermador appliances covered outdoor #8 Waterfront · Custom Build
$3,150,000

East Texas Waterfront

Exquisite Custom Waterfront — 4,496 Sq Ft · Steel & Trusses

Welcome to this exquisite custom-built waterfront home, meticulously engineered with steel columns and trusses for lasting structural integrity blended with modern elegance. Spanning 4,496 sq ft plus 1,240 sq ft of covered outdoor areas and a 554 sq ft upstairs concrete deck. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with Thermador appliances including a 48-inch refrigerator, 6-burner gas range, 30-inch double oven, and custom cabinetry. A testament to refined craftsmanship at every turn.

Beds4 Baths4 Sq Ft4,496
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Lake Tyler luxury resort-style 4 bed 4 car garage stone fireplace gourmet kitchen entertaining #11 Lake Tyler · Resort-Style
$2,950,000

Lake Tyler · East Texas

Vacation at Home — Resort-Style Luxury on Lake Tyler

Perfect for entertaining or family gatherings — step into refined elegance with this magnificent luxury property nestled on tranquil Lake Tyler. Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, and a 4-car garage, this residence offers an unparalleled standard of living. A grand open-concept layout anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, soaring ceilings, luxurious finishes, and a gourmet kitchen designed for the grandest of entertaining occasions.

Beds4 Baths4.5 Garage4-car
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Lake Cypress Springs El Dorado 4.5 acres stunning waterfront estate wall of windows fireplace #13 Lake Cypress Springs · El Dorado
$2,899,900

Lake Cypress Springs · El Dorado Subdivision, TX

Stunning Waterfront Estate — El Dorado on Lake Cypress Springs

Absolutely stunning waterfront estate on Lake Cypress Springs in the highly sought-after El Dorado Subdivision. This remarkable property defines lakefront luxury — a rare combination of space, design, and unbeatable views. The main living room features a soaring wall of windows overlooking the main lake — offering one of the most breathtaking views on the water — anchored by a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Spacious enough for 5-6 bedrooms on 4.5 acres.

Beds6 Baths6 Acres4.5
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Tyler Cascades Country Club Italian Villa Beverly Hills architect 6871 SF infinity pool vanishing edge #16 Cascades Country Club · Tyler
$2,495,000

Cascades Country Club · Tyler, TX

Beverly Hills-Designed Italian Villa — 6,871 SF on Bellwood Lake

Designed by Beverly Hills architect James Lumsden, this magnificent 6,871 SF Italian Villa sits on 1 waterfront acre in Tyler’s prestigious Cascades Country Club community. Features include a barrel-vaulted gallery hallway with hand-painted ceilings, entry courtyard with stone fountain, gentleman’s library with floor-to-ceiling built-ins, walk-in wine cellar, chef’s kitchen with dual Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and a Roman-arched lakeside loggia with outdoor kitchen. The freeform vanishing edge infinity pool dissolves into Bellwood Lake.

Beds6 Baths7 Sq Ft6,871
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Lake Palestine Mediterranean estate 10 acres 3/4 mile pine drive private gate sunset views #17 Lake Palestine · Mediterranean
$2,495,000

Lake Palestine · East Texas

Mediterranean Estate — 10 Acres · Sunset Views over Lake Palestine

Discover the epitome of luxury living in this stunning Mediterranean-style estate, situated on over 10 acres of pristine land with breathtaking sunset views over Lake Palestine. You enter through a private gate and traverse a picturesque three-quarter-mile drive lined with majestic tall pine trees — setting the stage for a truly exceptional retreat. The home features spacious bedrooms, a designated office with built-ins, and unparalleled privacy in one of East Texas’s most coveted lake settings.

Beds4 Baths4 Acres10
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Lake Cypress Springs custom remodeled lakefront 5 bed bunk room Sub-Zero red oak floors chef kitchen #18 Lake Cypress Springs · Remodeled
$2,449,000

Lake Cypress Springs · East Texas

Completely Remodeled Custom Lakefront — Sub-Zero · Red Oak Floors

Exceptional waterfront property on Lake Cypress Springs — completely remodeled custom lakefront home offering luxury living, views, and unmatched amenities. Over 3,000 SF with 5 bedrooms, custom bunk room with 4 queen-size built-in bunk beds, and 4½ baths. Expansive custom windows frame picturesque lake views to the water’s edge. Rich red oak flooring, open-concept living and dining, and a chef’s kitchen with commercial-grade appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerator, copper vent hood, and wet bar.

Beds5 Baths4.5 Sq Ft3,000+
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Lake Tyler 5776 sqft stucco arched windows circle drive pool grotto boat dock resort outdoor #19 Lake Tyler · Lakefront
$2,390,000

Lake Tyler · East Texas

Stunning 5,776 Sq Ft Lakefront — Pool, Grotto & Boat Dock

A stunning 5,776 sq ft lake-front home on a beautifully landscaped property with breathtaking views. Features a 2.5-car garage, stucco exterior, arched windows, and a circle driveway that adds sophistication. The open-concept living room has wall-to-wall windows overlooking the resort-style pool, lake, and outdoor living space. The chef’s kitchen boasts black horse granite countertops, and the outdoor entertaining areas include a pool grotto and private boat dock.

Beds5 Baths6 Sq Ft5,776
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Ranches & Country Estates
292-acre East Texas ranch pastures native timber western furniture hidden gem ranch-style home #1 292-Acre Ranch
$5,999,000

East Texas Ranch Country

The Finest East Texas Ranch — 292+ Acres · Pastures & Native Timber

The 292+-acre ranch is a hidden gem, nestled within breathtaking pastures and lush native timber, offering a serene and private retreat from the outside world. The stunning ranch-style home harmoniously blends with its surroundings, reflecting the rustic charm of the land. Filled with carefully curated western furniture and earthy tones, rich textures, and handcrafted details — this is a cozy, authentic atmosphere that embodies the true spirit of East Texas ranch heritage.

Beds4 Baths6 Acres292+
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Spring Lake Estate 25 acres 7200 sqft Louisiana French architecture 18-acre private lake workshop studio pool #7 Spring Lake · Garden Estate
$3,300,000

Spring Lake Estate · East Texas

Spring Lake Estate — 25 Acres · 7,200 SF · 18-Acre Private Lake

Spring Lake Estate spans 25 beautiful acres within an exclusive five-residence lake community, each homestead on 5+ private acres with shared access to an 18-acre private lake. The 7,200 SF home inspired by A. Hays Town blends Louisiana-French architecture with reclaimed materials and the quiet elegance of a Southern garden estate. Also includes a 1,125 SF private practice studio, a 4,800 SF insulated collector’s workshop, and a pool with dining cabana — a truly rare East Texas property where architecture, land, and water converge.

Beds4 Baths5 Sq Ft7,200 Acres25
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Winona 167 acres park-like ranch 4-car garage hay meadows 3-acre lake ponds generator working pens #9 167-Acre Ranch · Winona
$3,000,000

Winona · East Texas

167±-Acre Park-Like Ranch — Lake, Ponds & Hay Meadows

Experience the perfect blend of luxury living and wide-open East Texas land on this park-like 167±-acre ranch in Winona. Beautifully designed 3-bed, 3.1-bath home with 4-car garage and bonus room. Breathtaking views across rolling pastures, scattered mature trees, improved hay meadows, a 3-acre lake with fountain, 2 ponds, and cross-fencing for horses and cattle. Additional improvements include a whole-home Generac generator, working pens, chicken and bird coop, and two water wells.

Beds3 Baths3.1 Acres167±
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Texas Bluebonnet Trail HGTV colonial estate 38.5 acres 5 bed horse lover 30 minutes Dallas #10 HGTV · Bluebonnet Trail
$2,990,000

Texas Bluebonnet Trail · East Texas

Soon on HGTV — Colonial Estate on 38.5 Acres · Horse Lover’s Dream

Step into timeless elegance and true Texas ranch living with this stunning colonial-style estate on 38.5± acres, located along the famous Texas Bluebonnet Trail and soon to be featured on HGTV. A horse lover’s dream delivering luxury, land, and lifestyle just 30 minutes from Dallas. A picturesque tree-lined drive leads to classic brick architecture with grand symmetry. Inside: 5 bed, 5.1 bath with refined finishes, abundant natural light, and rich wood flooring.

Beds5 Baths5.1 Acres38.5±
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Grand Saline 200 acres rolling pasture cattle horse 8 Priefert stall barn generator 3512 SF custom home #12 Grand Saline · ~200 Acres
$2,900,000

Grand Saline ISD · East Texas

Nearly 200 Acres — Cattle, Horse & Custom Ranch Home

Refined country living meets nearly 200 acres of gently rolling pasture in Grand Saline ISD. This well-maintained ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced — ideal for cattle, horses, or a serene rural lifestyle. Cattle barn with chutes, horse barn with 8 Priefert stalls, wash station and tack room, multiple ponds, barns, and mature trees. At the heart of the property: a custom 3BR/2.5BA home built in 2008, approx. 3,512 SF, with a 3-car garage and whole-home generator.

Beds3 Baths2.5 Acres~200
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Bullard ISD 10-acre estate 6475 sqft pool barn guest house Sub-Zero Wolf hewn beams stone fireplace #20 Bullard ISD · 10 Acres
$2,290,000

Bullard ISD · East Texas

6,475 Sq Ft Estate — Pool, Barn & 2,100 SF Guest House on 10 Acres

Experience refined, peaceful country living in this extraordinary 10-acre estate in Bullard ISD. At 6,475 sq ft, this home blends timeless architecture with modern comfort — soaring ceilings, stone fireplaces, hewn beams, and walls of windows framing serene lake views. The chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances flows into expansive living and dining spaces. The property also features a pool, barn, and a 2,100 SF guest house offering income potential or multi-generational living.

Beds5 Baths7 Sq Ft6,475 Acres10
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Tyler & Gated Estate Communities
Tyler gated community 6 bedroom dual staircase groin ceiling 4-car garage new roof pool #14 Tyler · Gated Community
$2,795,000

Tyler · Gated Community, TX

Exquisite Gated Estate — 6BR · Dual Staircase · 4-Car Garage

Exquisite estate home nestled in Tyler, TX in a gated community that effortlessly combines luxury with convenience and functionality. This 6-bedroom home with 5 ensuite bedrooms has 7 full baths, including a handicap-accessible bath, and 2 half baths. A 4-car garage and high-end updates including new roof and pool improvements. An ethereal foyer unveils a dual staircase adorned with a unique groin ceiling leading to formal living and dining with a majestic two-story coffered ceiling and cast stone fireplace.

Beds6 Baths9 Acres2.25
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Stonegate Tyler 9291 sqft Nantucket-inspired 1.625 acres solid oak floors arched doorways #15 Stonegate · Tyler
$2,750,000

Stonegate · Tyler, TX

Stonegate Prestige — 9,291 Sq Ft · Nantucket-Inspired on 1.625 Acres

Exceptional luxury awaits in the prestigious gated community of Stonegate in Tyler. Situated on 1.625 acres of beautifully landscaped privacy, this stately 9,291 sq ft residence blends timeless traditional architecture with refined Nantucket-inspired charm. A grand entry hall with soaring ceilings and detailed wainscoting welcomes you into formal living and dining areas showcasing stunning solid oak floors in intricate patterns. Arched doorways, sophisticated finishes, and modern amenities throughout this uncompromising home.

Beds5 Baths6 Sq Ft9,291 Acres1.625
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Find Your East Texas Home

With over 22 years of experience and deep roots across East Texas, Bob McCranie brings the market expertise, data-driven strategy, and genuine commitment that every buyer at this level deserves — from first contact to closing day.

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